On Saturday, December 13th, His Highness the Aga Khan will be celebrating his birthday.
If you've been following me here, or the news, you've heard that he's been doing quite a bit of celebrating these days.
In these uncertain and turbulent economic times a little reading up on the Aga Khan and his works will surely bring a smile to your face.
Happy Birthday!
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Showing posts with label Aga Khan. Show all posts
Friday, December 12, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Golden Thoughts - 2
Adam Gopnik has become one of my favourite storytellers after having listened to one of his talks through The Moth podcast via iTunes. It was entitled "LOL". It is a narrative between a father and son and the dialogue they have online via instant messaging. I hope you have a chance to listen and enjoy it.
This brings me to my second Golden Thought - Laughing.
If you've ever read Reader's Digest, you know they have a section called Laughter is the Best Medicine. And according to doctors this truth is no laughing matter!
Today's economic climate of uncertainty has put a damper on many people's faces. From cancelled office Christmas parties to paychecks that have been cutback, there has been little for many people to smile about. And yet tomorrow, many of my American friends will celebrate U.S. Thanksgiving.
And many will smile. Why?
Good food. Good friends. Good times. It is true, especially today, to remember that we have many things to be thankful for.
Not only that, but I beleive that a heart and mind that is light, joyful, and focused on success and solutions enable both to receive thoughts and vibrations of the same. Read and study Think & Grow Rich by Napolean Hill for more on this.
So that's my Golden Thought. Laugh. Out Loud.
This brings me to my second Golden Thought - Laughing.
If you've ever read Reader's Digest, you know they have a section called Laughter is the Best Medicine. And according to doctors this truth is no laughing matter!
Today's economic climate of uncertainty has put a damper on many people's faces. From cancelled office Christmas parties to paychecks that have been cutback, there has been little for many people to smile about. And yet tomorrow, many of my American friends will celebrate U.S. Thanksgiving.
And many will smile. Why?
Good food. Good friends. Good times. It is true, especially today, to remember that we have many things to be thankful for.
Not only that, but I beleive that a heart and mind that is light, joyful, and focused on success and solutions enable both to receive thoughts and vibrations of the same. Read and study Think & Grow Rich by Napolean Hill for more on this.
So that's my Golden Thought. Laugh. Out Loud.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Golden Thoughts - 1
Have you ever had so much in your head, that just getting them down in words is the hardest part?
I have lots of thoughts from over this past week. Everything from planning stages, event execution, experience, etc. However, I will limit my online writing to what I call Golden Thoughts.
Golden Thoughts are images and thoughts inspired by the wisdom and guidance from the man the West calls The Aga Khan. My son calls him Mowla Bapa. So do I.
Civil Society.
It always sounded a bit academic to me. Then I heard it in plain English. People helping people. That's it! In today's uncertain economic climate where the West struggles and the East waits to see what happens, what we all need to do is lend a helping hand.
And not just because we are in an economic storm. But because it's the right thing to do.
Always.
(Picture from Vancouver Sun)
I have lots of thoughts from over this past week. Everything from planning stages, event execution, experience, etc. However, I will limit my online writing to what I call Golden Thoughts.
Golden Thoughts are images and thoughts inspired by the wisdom and guidance from the man the West calls The Aga Khan. My son calls him Mowla Bapa. So do I.
Civil Society.
It always sounded a bit academic to me. Then I heard it in plain English. People helping people. That's it! In today's uncertain economic climate where the West struggles and the East waits to see what happens, what we all need to do is lend a helping hand.
And not just because we are in an economic storm. But because it's the right thing to do.
Always.
(Picture from Vancouver Sun)
Friday, November 21, 2008
Numbers
Millions of devoted followers worldwide.
Hundreds of thousands of bottles of water.
100,000 guests at the Canadian leg of the Golden Jubilee World Tour.
Thousands of dedicated volunteers. (Thank you!)
Hundreds of shuttle coaches.
Dozens of Celebration sites across the country.
50 + years of Imamat.
Less than 24 hours until the SkyDome doors open.
4 Deedars in Canada.
2 Deedars in Toronto.
One Vision.
One Hope.
One Jamat.
Hundreds of thousands of bottles of water.
100,000 guests at the Canadian leg of the Golden Jubilee World Tour.
Thousands of dedicated volunteers. (Thank you!)
Hundreds of shuttle coaches.
Dozens of Celebration sites across the country.
50 + years of Imamat.
Less than 24 hours until the SkyDome doors open.
4 Deedars in Canada.
2 Deedars in Toronto.
One Vision.
One Hope.
One Jamat.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Quiet
The SkyDome is looking more and more like a place of worship and reflection. Can't imagine that ACDC is playing here in December!
There are many international visitors still to come to Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.
I'll be at the DEC lending a helping hand this afternoon. Drop on by. We need all the help we can get.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Field of Dreams (Thanks Aneez!)
If you build it they will come. So he did. A baseball field in the middle of nowhere. No money to pay for it. No money for food or the mortgage. But he did build it. And, if you watched the movie it had a happy ending. Field of Dreams is widely accepted as the best sports/baseball movie of all time.
There is another Field of Dreams being constructed in Toronto at the SkyDome (some people refer to it as the Rogers Centre.).
I had a chance to drop by the site of 2 World Series championships and a few CFL titles as well last night. I wish I could figure out how to download the pictures and video I shot with my antique cell phone.
The stage is MASSIVE yet simple. I'll be there again over the next 2 days lending a helping hand wherever they need me, so I'm sure to have a few more thoughts and observations. And maybe pictures. Keep your fingers crossed....
Field of Dreams. I am glad I've had the opportunity to play a very, very small part in helping to "build it." He will come. This weekend. I can hear the voices already....
There is another Field of Dreams being constructed in Toronto at the SkyDome (some people refer to it as the Rogers Centre.).
I had a chance to drop by the site of 2 World Series championships and a few CFL titles as well last night. I wish I could figure out how to download the pictures and video I shot with my antique cell phone.
The stage is MASSIVE yet simple. I'll be there again over the next 2 days lending a helping hand wherever they need me, so I'm sure to have a few more thoughts and observations. And maybe pictures. Keep your fingers crossed....
Field of Dreams. I am glad I've had the opportunity to play a very, very small part in helping to "build it." He will come. This weekend. I can hear the voices already....
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Two Princes
My mom calls - or at least used to call - me prince.
Then there is His Highness The Aga Khan.
He's dropping by Ottawa today to begin his Canadian stop on his Golden Jubilee worldwide tour. It's been 30 years since he first arrived in Canada in 1978. It was November 18th 1978. I turned 6 years old that day.
So, this begins a daily posting here at INSPIRation for the duration of the Aga Khan's Canadian trip.
Who is the Aga Khan?
For starters, he's not a rockstar, although his tour would make the Rolling Stones jealous. He's not a philanthropist, although his development network (www.akdn.org) is the largest non-denominational NGO in the world.
There is a wonderful informational website that describes who the Aga Khan is, who the Ismaili Muslims are, and what things they are up to. I hope you check it out. If you live in Canada and live in an urban centre, chances are you know an Ismaili.
Disclaimer: I am an Ismaili and today is my birthday.
Then there is His Highness The Aga Khan.
He's dropping by Ottawa today to begin his Canadian stop on his Golden Jubilee worldwide tour. It's been 30 years since he first arrived in Canada in 1978. It was November 18th 1978. I turned 6 years old that day.
So, this begins a daily posting here at INSPIRation for the duration of the Aga Khan's Canadian trip.
Who is the Aga Khan?
For starters, he's not a rockstar, although his tour would make the Rolling Stones jealous. He's not a philanthropist, although his development network (www.akdn.org) is the largest non-denominational NGO in the world.
There is a wonderful informational website that describes who the Aga Khan is, who the Ismaili Muslims are, and what things they are up to. I hope you check it out. If you live in Canada and live in an urban centre, chances are you know an Ismaili.
Disclaimer: I am an Ismaili and today is my birthday.
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